All Blog Posts Tagged 'postpartum' (26)

Becoming a mom is a whole bag of mixed emotions (whether you want to admit that or not). You're excited, anxious, terrified, happy, sad, panicked, overjoyed. Those two pink lines throw your mind into overload as you think about every possible thing you will experience and learn on this new journey.

Our daughter was a surprise. A BIG surprise, but, we were ecstatic. And terrified. Utterly terrified.…

It’s supposed to be the most natural thing in the world, snuggling up with your baby to provide the best nutrients on earth – mother’s milk. While for sure, many people I know did breeze through the breast feeding initiation like it was the most…

I am one of those women who tells mothers-to-be about about all the wonderful things to look forward to in their pregnancies. You won't hear any horror stories from me about childbirth. Funny? Yes. Mundane? Sure. But not scary. (There's no need to scare pregnant women, people, they have enough worries/fears already zipping through their heads.)

But there is one area where I am always serious. And that is about postpartum depression. This is because most people don't understand what it…

Pregnancy weight is a touchy subject for many new mother’s. No matter how much you gain soon after your baby is born most mom’s are ready to get the extra weight off. Many mother’s typically lose a small amount of weight after having their baby. However, I often hear mom’s talk about losing the baby weight a few weeks after they have given birth. Rapid weight…

Last week, I had my postpartum Dr.’s apt and she told me that I can start exercising again! Since then, I’ve loved getting back into a little ‘workout routine’ and its been motivating me to want to keep working at it so that I can fit into all of my pre-prego clothes again! For the time being though,…

During breakfast on Wednesday morning, I reminded Rocco that we had a date night. The two of us were going out after dinner to attend, ‘Dessert with Someone Special’ at his pre-school. Both of the boys got to choose who they wanted to take and to my surprise, Rocco chose ME and Roman chose daddy. I say, ‘surprised’ because I really…

What a morning. You know, it’s so funny to me when people say, “Look at you! You’re so put together!” or “I don’t know how you always have it together!” This whole “together” thing makes me laugh. And then roll my eyes and shake my head. Let me tell you, just because I did my…

Where did the past 4 weeks go? You’re my 3rd little boy but this is the first time that a little boy has entered my life and life just kept going. You go along with it so nicely and are the most perfect addition to our family. We were meant to be, little guy. I know it. I needed you and you needed me and it’s just so good…

Pregnancy is supposed to be a very joyous life event. In fact, most pregnant mom’s are excited to meet the baby that has been moving, kicking, and growing in her belly over the last few months. Meeting your baby for the first time is an overwhelming and happy time for most parents. Once a mom gives birth,…

Everyone has their ‘thing’ that motivates them to lose baby weight, get healthy and tone their body. For me, after 9 months of pregnancy, there’s nothing like a NEW OUTFIT in my PRE-PREGNANCY SIZE that motivates me to get my body back!

I got dressed! Like, not yoga pants, a sweatshirt and pony-tail dressed, but really dressed. You know, in real clothes? Having an infant around the house can make any mom compromise her style but I want to show you one of my favorite post-partum ‘looks’ and give you a few tips too…

Pregnancy is an exciting time and most mom’s can’t wait to meet their baby. As your baby grows, your belly will continue to grow and get bigger so that you can house your growing baby. Most doctors recommend that women gain between 10 to 40 pounds depending on your starting weight. Talk to your doctor or…

Colic is characterized by inconsolable crying that usually lasts for 3 or more hours a day, and several hours at night for no apparent reason. You’ve checked all the obvious things, the diapers, is baby hungry? Too hot? Too cold? Fever? Teething? Ears? No matter what you do, baby is uncomfortable, and usually spitting up quite a bit after feedings. Then the crying starts. You try walking baby, sometimes that helps, but not for long. Finally, exhausted…